Manager of Environmental Testing

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission

We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.

• We get things done

We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.

• We are fearless

Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.

• We learn from our mistakes

We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.

About the role

EnduroSat is looking for a Manager of Environmental Testing, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test, to lead the team responsible for qualifying flight hardware against the rigors of launch and the space environment. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in our Gardena, CA facility. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the Environmental Testing team, overseeing thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, acoustic, and humidity testing of flight hardware 
• Own the environmental test campaign schedule across programs, balancing chamber/facility capacity against production milestones 
• Develop and maintain test procedures, test plans, and acceptance criteria in line with program requirements and industry standards 
• Collaborate with design and systems engineering teams to define environmental test requirements at the component, subsystem, and vehicle level 
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for anomalies discovered during environmental testing 
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and qualification of environmental test equipment and facilities 
• Work with quality assurance to ensure test data is traceable and compliant with program and regulatory requirements 
• Partner with suppliers and external test facilities when environmental test needs exceed in-house capability 
• Drive continuous improvement in test throughput, facility utilization, and data quality 
• Meet production and qualification schedules while adapting to shifting program priorities 

What do we look for?

• Track record leading a high-performing environmental test team in aerospace or a related field 
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
• 7+ years of experience in environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, thermal), with 3+ years in a leadership role 
• Experience working within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO9001 
• 3+ years managing, mentoring, and developing a team 
• Strong understanding of spacecraft environmental qualification standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-7001) 
• Hands-on experience operating TVAC chambers, shaker tables, and shock test equipment 
• Experience with test automation and data acquisition systems 
• Familiarity with structural and thermal analysis as it relates to test correlation 
• Strong root-cause problem-solving skills 
• Experience supporting cleanroom integration and test operations 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Six Sigma 

Nice to have

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted 
   

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go.

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.

• Chance to join a winning company, backed up by Founders Fund

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset within an industry of the future

Salary range: $174,000 - $200,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.  

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees/refugees with granted (not pending) status. 

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.